Whalan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
710 recorded in this period, compared with 710 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Whalan
Whalan is a residential suburb located in the Greater Western Sydney region of New South Wales, situated approximately 45 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. Part of the Blacktown City Council local government area and sharing the 2770 postcode with surrounding suburbs, the area is characterised by a flat landscape predominantly occupied by low-density detached housing. The suburb’s demographics are diverse, reflecting the broader multicultural composition of the Blacktown region, with a population that includes a mix of families and long-term residents.
Local amenities in Whalan are focused on supporting the residential community, with access to neighbourhood shopping facilities, local parks, and primary educational services. The suburb is well-connected to major transport corridors and the nearby commercial hub of Mount Druitt, which provides broader retail, medical, and public transport links via the Sydney Trains network. Residents rely on these adjacent centres for higher-order services, while the local environment remains primarily suburban and residential in character.
Historically, Whalan was developed as part of the rapid expansion of Western Sydney during the post-World War II era to accommodate a growing population. The land was subdivided and transformed from its former semi-rural state into a planned residential suburb during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The suburb was named in honour of James Whalan, an early colonial settler and significant landholder in the region, reflecting the practice of naming local areas after historical figures associated with the early development of the New South Wales colony.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 130 | 109 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 107 | 83 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 82 | 58 |
| Malicious damage to property | 71 | 88 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 36 | 49 |
| Breach bail conditions | 28 | 19 |
| Sexual assault | 24 | 24 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 21 | 24 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 21 | 22 |
| Other offences | 19 | 25 |
| Steal from dwelling | 19 | 14 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 17 | 17 |
| Fraud | 14 | 19 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 12 | 29 |
| Arson | 10 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 10 | 10 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 19 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 15 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,929 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.